Care Manager Transition of Care (RN)

Centene Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

Centene Corporation seeks a registered nurse with California licensure to manage post-discharge care and coordinate medication reconciliation. The role focuses on evaluating needs, planning care, and collaborating with discharge planners and providers to support transitions.

Requires a master’s degree (Behavioral Health, Social Work) or an accredited nursing degree and 2–4 years of related experience. Preference for CA residents able to work PST hours.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Active RN license in California.
• Preference for CA residents who can work Pacific Time hours.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the needs of the member by completing post-discharge assessments.
• Evaluates medication and performs reconciliation between pre-admit and post-discharge medications.
• Develops a care/service plan and collaborates with discharge planners, providers, specialists, and teams.
• Assesses member health status, resources, and plans and provides interventions.
• Facilitates transition into active care management based on member needs.
• Provides or facilitates education and resources to promote wellness.

Skills

RN license

Case management

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work

Nursing degree from Accredited School

Job description

Position Purpose:

Performs care management duties to assess, plan and coordinate aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for post-discharge members, promoting quality and cost effective care. Completes medication review for pre-admission and post-discharge reconciliation. Works with the care management and coordination teams to identify transition support services.

Key Details:

Candidates must possess an active RN license in the state of California. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in California and are able to work Pacific Time (PST) hours. Experience in case management, transitional care, care coordination, and discharge planning is strongly preferred.

• Evaluates the needs of the member by completing post discharge assessments for members transitioning from healthcare facilities
• Evaluates medication and performs reconciliation between pre-admit and post-discharge medications
• Develops a care/service plan and collaborates with discharge planners, providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to support member transition and discharge needs
• Assess member current health status, resource needs, services, and treatment plans and provides appropriate interventions
• Facilitates the transition into active care management based on member needs
• Provides or facilitates education and resource materials to members, authorized caregivers, and providers to promote wellness activities to improve member overall quality of care
• Facilitates services between Primary Care Physician (PCP), specialists, medical providers, and non-medical resources as necessary to meet the medical and socio economic needs of members
• May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
• Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulations
• Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by people leader to meet business needs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education/Experience:

Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.

License/Certification:

• LISW, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, or RN required

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act